Power On: The Story of Xbox(2021)
Documentary
First Air Date: 2021-12-13
Average Runtime: N/A
Rating: 8.6
Votes: 11
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Xbox almost didn't happen. Find out why in this behind-the-scenes, six-part series that takes you back to the scrappy beginnings of Microsoft's video game console. It's the untold story of the people behind the box, glitches and all.
Keywords
miniseriesvideo game development
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Episodes: 6E01
Chapter One: The Renegades
Air Date: 2021-12-13
A small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.
E02
Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
Air Date: 2021-12-13
The battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.
E03
Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
Air Date: 2021-12-13
Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.
E04
Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?
Air Date: 2021-12-13
A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.
E05
Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death
Air Date: 2021-12-13
The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.
E06
Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV
Air Date: 2021-12-13
Xbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?
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